Summary
WithPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsand its mobile counterpartPUBG Mobilebeing some of the best battle royale games on the market, it makes sense for other devs and publishers to try and capitalize on their popularity. As a result, Garena and itsGarena Free Firequickly took the mobile gaming world by storm upon its release in 2019 - and it remains ever-popular to this day.
Interestingly enough,Garena Free Firedoes have a few nifty features that set it apart from counterparts such asPUBGandPUBG Mobile. For instance,Free Firehas the option to let players choose a character as a basis for their avatar, and this certainly adds a certain layer of flexibility to personalizing in-game characters. The following are thebestGarena Free Firecharacters.
Updated June 21, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:With January 2025 kicking off a Naruto collaboration with Garena Free Fire, fans of the battle royale title might be interested in checking out characters with shinobi gear dishing it out with guns and superpowers in an all-out fight for survival.
However, fans of the game who prefer characters from the game’s lore might be wondering who among the title’s roster of characters - both original and inspired by real-life figures! - are worth using in their matches. Among must-tries include characters that boost the efficiency of Gloo Walls, a character that can stack super-fast rushes, and an art enthusiast that can create the perfect decoy.
Turn Gloo Walls Into Healing Walls
Ability
Ice Iron:Deployed Gloo Walls will auto-restore Durability and give HP-healing effects for nearby teammates
Price
499 Diamonds
As a weather enthusiast with a love for adventure,Nairieventually developed climate micromanipulation technology to survive his trips. InFree Firegameplay, players will enjoy Nairi for his more supporting role. Thanks to his Ice Iron Ability, Gloo Walls he creates do more than just defend the team from damage against opponents.
Instead, Nairi’s Gloo Walls can now heal and boost Durability to other teammates. This makes Nairi a decent character to use for players who want a balance of offense and defense. When using this ability, Nairi can create Gloo Walls to fortify locations or even actively protect the team while in intense firefights.
A Former Bodyguard Who Unraveled A Conspiracy
Rebel Rush:Moves at immense speed, which he can accumulate for consecutive use.
As the bladesmith and bodyguard of the Yagami family,Tatsuyais known to be quite the impulsive hothead - albeit being a man of a few words. Fiercely loyal to the Yagami family, Tatsuya is a skilled combatant perfect forFree Fireplayers who like fast-paced combat.
With hisRebel Rushability inthe free-to-play title, Tatsuya can unleash bursts of speed to reach destinations much faster. Unlike other characters who have to recharge for long periods before speed bursts, Tatsuya players can choose not to use his Rebel Rush so it can accumulate its uses. That way, Tatsuya players can wait for the perfect skirmish to outpace their enemies and take them down.
Sharp Shooter:Increase accuracy while scoped in
Considered the best sharpshooter in her platoon,Laurain the story ofFree Fireis an award-winning sniper actively looking for her missing father. InFree Firegameplay, Laura is the perfect character for Sniper enthusiasts - allowing them to take down enemies at a distance much easier with her ability.
Thanks toSharp Shooter, Laura gets increased Accuracy whenever players activate their scope. At Level 1, Laura players get 25% while zooming in. However, Laura gets as high as 50% Accuracy boost at Level 6. While this can seem impractical for players looking for all-rounded characters, Laura can be favored by players out for blood - especially if they want to jump the gun on unsuspecting players, gank on existing firefights as a third party, or just ensure enemies are dead before they can even launch a counter-attack.
An Art Student Whose Mannequins Form The Perfect Decoy
Shape Shifter:Summon a Mannequin with 200 HP that stands still for 12s. Use the ability again to teleport to the Mannequin’s position, provided the distance isn’t more than 60m.
Introduced inFree Fireas a gifted artist with a knack for fashion,Santinoand his gameplay in the battle royale emphasizes the smart use of deception. Thanks toShape Shifter, Santino can create a Mannequin with 200 HP. It lasts for 12s until opponents destroy it or Santino uses the ability again to teleport in its place as long as he’s within 60m.
Despite the limited time ofthisFree Fireability(and its standing nature), Shape Shifter can save Santino and his team in clutch moments - especially in chaotic firefights where someone hitting the Mannequin can give Santino’s team much-needed opportunities to spot opponents or regroup in a safer position.
Punish Opponents Who Try To Secure Locations
Spider Trap:Release an explosive spider in the target direction. Tap skill within 10s to stop the spider. The spider catches the first opponent within 5m and explodes - dealing -80% Speed, -10 HP/s for 4 Seconds. 75s Cooldown.
499 Diamond, 25,000 Gold
Introduced in the battle royale as a tech geek whose knowledge about inventions transcends even experts of the time,Rydenspent most of his life under the protection of his sister Suzy. However, his new gadgets now allow him to brave the dangerous battlefields ofGarena Free Firegameplay - all thanks to hisSpider Trap. When activated, Ryden releases a spider trap he can stop within a certain period. Once deployed, the spider waits for an opponent who wanders within its 5-meter activation radius.
Upon activation inthe battle royale gameplay, the spider clings to the target and explodes - dealing -80% Speed and -10 HP/s for 4 Seconds. This trap-based bleed effect can be extremely effective as a defensive setup, especially if Ryden and his team prefer camping in locations. Ryden can also set up his spider near chokepoints or in areas where enemies can come. With the right baiting, Ryden can make quick work of slowed enemies who are suffering from bleed.
Slow Down Enemies For Strategic Flair
Gloo Strike:Hitting an enemy or vehicle with a Rifle will inflict 10% Slow (enemy) or 50% Slow (vehicle) for 3 seconds. If Slowed enemy is knocked during Gloo Strike, they get frozen while players get a free Gloo Wall. 10s Cooldown to slow between targets.
20,000 Gold, 400 Diamonds
Parkour girlLilafrom La Luna City seems like a typical active gal at first glance, but her gameplay inGarena Free Fireallows her to be among the more tactical long-ranged units that can support heavy-hitting team plays. A key part of her arsenal is her Passive AbilityGloo Strike, which comes into play when she uses a Rifle. Hitting a target will slow them down for three (3) seconds, with vehicles slowed by 50% and enemies slowed by 30%. While the ability has a 10-second cooldown in between affected targets, Gloo Strike also has a nifty secondary ability: knocking down an enemy slowed by Gloo Strike will freeze them and give Lila a free Gloo Wall.
This multifaceted nature of her Passive allows Lila players to take advantage of more defensive plays inthe battle royale gameplay. While the ability restricts players from becoming Rifle users, Lila’s long-ranged plays and the defensive perks of a Gloo Wall-heavy build allow players to rely on more precise gunplays instead of risky spray-fire builds.
Break Through Defense
Defense Breaker:Earn EP over time, which can be used in the following ways:
-Defense Mode:A Passive Mode that constantly regenerates 2 EP/s.
- Breaker Mode:Consume 5 EP/s. Decrease Shield Points or Armor Durability by 120% of damage inflicted.
20,000 Gold
Beneath the mask ofKairosand his rather edgy skull-themed vest is aGarena Free Firecharacter built to instill fear into his opponents. The gameplay of Kairos in the battle royale relies heavily on hisDefense Breakerability, where a Defense Mode Passive will constantly regenerate 2 EP per second and stop until it’s full. When this happens, Kairos enters a Breaker Mode, where all his attacks inflict 120% damage to the Shield Points and Armor Durabilities of the enemy team.
Such an ability can make Kairos an effective team leader to debilitate enemy formations. While Kairos will likely not see much use in the early stages of a match due to weaker armor and weapons, Breaker Mode will be quite important in the latter parts of the battle royale. When timed properly, Kairos can activate Breaker Mode right before engaging opponents - either breaking their defenses head-on or crushing them from the flank to secure the kill.
Electro Therapy:
Basic Therapy:Form a healing bond up to 20m that restores 3 HP (self and target, non-stackable)
Focused Therapy:Instantly restore 100 HP for the target. Auto if target is
While the aesthetic ofKassieas a character in the battle royale title treads the line between quirky protagonist and volatile antagonist, her gameplay inGarena Free Firemakes her a must-have for players who want to take support roles more seriously. Beneath her rather tattered trenchcoat and sporty interior is a neuroscientist with a particular obsession with electroshock therapy. This is reflected inElectro Therapy, an ability that allows Kassie to constantly heal 3 HP to herself or an ally within 20 meters (Basic Therapy), although this is non-stackable.
If players need more healing firepower, they can tap again (Focused Therapy) to restore 100 HP to the target, with the target auto-triggering when an ally is below 50 HP but at 50% less efficacy. Kassie’s healing-focused toolkit makes her an indispensable part of a unit lacking a self-sufficient support unit.
Crimson Energy Absorbs Damage, HP
Crimson Crush:Use Crimson Energy to become invulnerable but can’t attack, and then absorb 45 HP from an enemy within 5m
299 Diamonds, 10000 Gold Coins
Lifesteal isn’t a regular mechanic ina traditional battle royale, makingOrioninGarena Free Firequite a menace to deal with, provided players know how to use him. Presented with quite the menacing appearance, Orion is perfect for players who love getting in the heat of the battle while the rest of his team provides covering fire.
Orion’s specialty in the frontlines is due toCrimson Crush, something he can only trigger once he converts his AP into Crimson Energy. He starts with 300 Crimson Energy, and activating Crimson Crush costs 150. Crimson Crush happens in two stages: the first one is a 3-second damage invulnerability that also won’t let Orion attack, while the second stage is a lifesteal that gives Orion 45 HP from the nearest opponent in 5 meters - essentially a close-range attack.
Orion: Encourages More Brutal Engagements
Orion’s invulnerability-with-lifesteal forces enemies to either confront him to eliminate him quickly or suffer the consequences of a constant aggressor. The 3-second invulnerability secures Orion’s protection against grenades, vehicles, and fall damage, allowing him to pursue enemies with ease. Triggering his lifesteal also forces enemies to get out of cover, forcing them to fight him. Orion users need to be careful with Crimson Crush’s energy requirements and short duration, making him unideal in prolonged fights.
Reward Risky Plays With Shields
Nano Lifeshield:A knockdown shot gives her 0.5s Invulnerability and a 150 HP Shield of 3 Seconds. She has to defeat an opponent in this timeframe or get knocked down. Win the gunfight for 151 HP restoration or the HP Shield.
749 Diamonds, 15000 Gold
White-cladSoniaprovides an air of sophistication amongFree Firecharacters with her business attire, and her toolkit incentivizes getting into the thick of battle even at the risk of dirtying her corporate suit. As a Nano Scientist, Sonia specializes in using nanobots to protect her in combat - an ability transformed into gameplay through herNano Lifeshield.
This ability only triggers when Sonia catches a hit that ordinarily should knock her down. Instead, her Nano Lifeshield triggers an invulnerability state for 0.5 seconds before giving her a 150 HP shield that lasts for 3 seconds. This emergency maneuver must be maximized to kill an opponent, lest Sonia gets fully knocked down. Should she win, she gets 151 HP healed or the remainder of her Shield healed for her.
Sonia: Get More Rewards Out Of Risky Plays
Sonia’s shield incentivizes rushdown plays, especially when catching enemies off-guard on flanks or attacking them head-on. It’s especially important for Sonia to get close to them before she triggers Nano Lifeshield, as enemies can simply run away from her and render her ability useless. The closer Sonia is to an enemy, the more beneficial Nano Lifeshield becomes as she can catch them much faster and kill them. Even if she gets knocked down, the damage she can deal here can be enough for the rest of the team to finish the engagement.
